India Will face South Africa in the first match of the two-match Test series. This article will provide you IND vs SA match prediction, toss prediction, score prediction, best batsman prediction and best bowler prediction for 1st Test 2025.
IND vs SA Match Prediction: Who will win the 1st Test? India tour of South Africa 2025:
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match: India vs South Africa 1st test
date: November 14-18, 2025
Time: 9:30 am IST
venue: Eden Garden, Kolkata
live streaming: jio hotstar
Live broadcast: star sports
India vs South Africa Match Prediction – Head-to-Head Record
India and South Africa have faced each other in 44 Test matches so far, in which South Africa has got the minimum lead.
The Proteas have managed to win 18 games, while India have got the better of South Africa in 16 matches, and 10 matches have ended in draws.
Total matches played: 44
India won: 16
SA won: 18
Drag: 10
Pitch Report and Terms
The pitch at Eden Gardens, which is going to host the first IND vs SA Test match, is expected to help seamers and spinners alike, and will also be good for batting if the batsmen are ready to apply themselves.
Fast bowlers can make use of the moisture available in the first hour on all five days, while this will start changing as the match progresses from the third day onwards.
weather report
There is no possibility of rain during the match. The temperature is expected to be maximum 28 degrees and minimum 18 degrees.
India vs South Africa Match Prediction- Probable XI
India’s playing 11:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah.
South Africa playing 11:
Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tony De Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Dewald Brewis, Kyle Verrey (wk), Marco Jensen, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada.
form and fitness
There is no concern about form and fitness in the first test.
score prediction
The team batting first should score around 370-380 to have a hold on the game, as a score lower than this will make it difficult for the bowlers, as they will not be able to bowl with freedom.
Players must perform to make predictions
IND-Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj
SA– Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma, Dewald Brevis, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj
best batsman prediction
Who will score the most runs for IND in the match: Shubman Gill or KL Rahul
Who will score the most runs for South Africa in the match: Aiden Markram or Temba Bavuma
best bowler prediction
Who will take the most wickets for India in the match: Jasprit Bumrah or Mohammed Siraj
Who will take the most wickets for South Africa in the match: Kagiso Rabada or Keshav Maharaj
Conclusion: Who will win the match?
India will start the match as favorites and are expected to win the match.